Pauline Gnosticism

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.  Ephesians 6:12  NASB Rulers – Spiritual warfare.  That’s how most people interpret Paul’s enigmatic statement.  Our fight is with the Devil and all his minions in this world and in heaven. …

Hard Knocks

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

for we are not ignorant of his schemes.   2 Corinthians 2:11 Schemes – Can you read the devil’s mind?  If you knew what the devil was thinking, would it be an advantage to you in your quest to be obedient to God?  Too often we think Satan attacks us by reading our thoughts.  But, according…